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2012 Index

Before you say hello to the New Year, say goodbye to the old one with the Community Association Law Reporter 2012 Index, which features listings of all cases in Law Reporter in the last year, with case citations classified alphabetically by subject and by the state the cases were tried in. You can now click on the cases to take you to the article you’re looking for, or find the cases from all of these issues in our online archives. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Managing Editor Jennifer Brown.

Cases by Subject:

Architectural Control

• Cathedral Hill Tower Condominium Association v. Garbar, No. A124711, Calif. App. Ct., June 29, 2012—Renovations Violate Restrictive Covenants—September 2012
• Greenbank Beach and Boat Club, Inc. v. Bunney, No. 66308-9-I, Wash. App. Ct., May 29, 2012—Owner Must Modify Home Violating Height Limit—October 2012
• Lisy v. Mayfair Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 25392, Ohio App. Ct., Jan. 11, 2012—Owners’ Plans for Outbuilding Approved by Default—February 2012
• Mazdabrook Commons Homeowners’ Association v. Kahn, No. 067094, N. J. Supr. Ct., June 13, 2012—Overbroad Sign Restriction Is Unconstitutional—July 2012
• Morgan Woods Homeowners’ Association v. Wills, No. 11 CA 57, Ohio App. Ct., Jan. 23, 2012—Fence Violates Restrictive Covenants—March 2012
• Newberry Estates Homeowners Association v. Cook, No. 295468, Mich. App. Ct., March 15, 2011—Structure Violates Building and Use Restrictions—February 2012
• Picerno v. 1400 Museum Park Condominium Association, 959 N.E.2d (Ill. App. Ct. 2011)—Owner Can’t Convert Common Area into Private Foyer—May 2012
• Rawlinson Road Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Jackson, No. 4893, S.C. App. Ct., Sept. 28, 2011—Boat and Trailer on Lot Doesn’t Violate Restrictive Covenants—January 2012
• Weisel v. Beaver Springs Owners Association, Inc., No. 37800, 2012 Opinion No. 37, Idaho Supr. Ct., March 1, 2012—Combined Lots Can’t Be Developed as Two Parcels—June 2012

Assessments

• Bell Tower Condominium Association v. Haffert, No. A-3218-10T2, N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div., Jan. 12, 2012—Assessment Dispute To Be Resolved by Arbitration—February 2012
• Bergman v. Spruce Peak Realty, LLC, No. 2:11-cv-128, U.S. Dist. Ct., Dist. Vt., March 20, 2012—Owners Established that Covenant is Unconscionable—October 2012
• Board of Managers of The Bay Club v. Kaplan, No. 21120/04, N.Y. Supr. Ct., Feb. 28, 2011—Excessive Late Fees Not Recoverable in Foreclosure Action—January 2012
• Board of Managers of The Greene House Condominium v. Nahoum, No. 114514/10, N. Y. Supr. Ct., Jan. 23, 2012—Owner Owes Assessments on Realloted Common Areas—April 2012
• Campbell v. Council of Unit Owners of Bayside Condominium, No. 1187, Md. App. Ct., Dec. 1, 2011—Assessment Liability Starts On Date of Foreclosure Sale—April 2012
• Coventry Parkhomes Condominium Association v. Federal National Mortgage Association, No. 304188, Mich. App. Ct., Oct. 25, 2012—Lender Not Responsible for Unpaid Assessments—December 2012
• Epstein v. Villa Dorado Condominium Association, Inc., No. ED96777, No. ED96778, Mo. App. Ct., April 10, 2012—Board Properly Assessed Units for Elevator Repair Costs—May 2012
• Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority v. Shadowood Condominium Association, No. CL-2010-13282, Va. Cir. Ct., May 12, 2011—Association Not Authorized to Levy Punitive Fines—August 2012
• Haddad v. Alexander, Zelmanski, Danner & Fioritto, PLLC, No. 11-1954, U.S. App. Ct., 6th Cir., Oct. 22, 2012—Unpaid Assessment Collection Regulated by Fair Debt Collection Practices Act—December 2012
• In re: Colony Beach & Tennis Club Association, Inc., No. 8:09-cv-2560-T-23, U.S. Dist. Ct., M. Dist. Fla., July 27, 2011—Board Can’t Avoid Duties by Denying Special Assessment—March 2012
• In re: Spencer, No. 10-14413, U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. Mich., Aug. 22, 2011—Post-Petition Assessments Aren’t Dischargeable—March 2012
• In re: Tarragon Corporation, No. 09-10555 (DHS), Adv. Pro. No.: 10-01618 (DHS), U.S. Bankr. Ct., Dist. N.J., March 13, 2012—Board Gets Limited Common Elements Control when Developer's Last Unit Sells—August 2012
• Investors USA III, LLC v. The Links Condominium Association, Inc., No. CL-11-931, Va. Cir. Ct., Henrico County, July 12, 2011—Board Can Levy Assessment without Owner Approval—February 2012
• Lee’s Crossing Homeowners Association v. Bates, No. CL68382, Va. Cir. Ct., Jan. 18, 2012—Declarant Can Collect Assessment for HOA’s Legal Costs—April 2012
• Lowery v. Allenmore Ridge Condominium Association, No. 41571-2-II, Wash. App. Ct., Oct. 2, 2012—Assessment to Fund Repairs is Proper and Valid—November 2012
• Oberbillig v. West Grand Towers Condominium Association, No. 09-1097, Iowa Supr. Ct., Dec. 16, 2011—Special Assessment Does Not Require Majority Vote—January 2012
• Riner v. Neumann, No. 05-10-00445-CV, Texas App. Ct., Nov. 16, 2011—Mortgage Lien Superior to Lien for Unpaid Assessments—April 2012
• River Oaks Homes Association v. Lounce, No. WD73608, Mo. App. Ct., Jan. 17, 2012—Owner Not Personally Liable for Assessments on Trust Property—July 2012
• Roats v. Blakely Island Maintenance Commission, Inc., No. 66514-6-I, Wash. App. Ct., July 2, 2012—Association Can Lease and Operate Marina—October 2012
• Rybarchyk v. Pocono Summit Lake Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 2370 C.D. 2011, Pa. Commw. Ct., July 24, 2012—POA Can’t Collect Assessments to Maintain Rec. Facilities—September 2012
• Sullivan v. O’Connor, No. 10-P-1590, Mass. App. Ct., Jan. 27, 2012—Restriction Expiration Doesn’t End Assessment Obligation—May 2012
• Summerhill Village Homeowners Association v. Roughley, No. 66455-7-I, Wash. App. Ct., Feb. 21, 2012—HOA’s Assessment Lien Superior to Mortgage Lien—May 2012
• Twin Lake Estates Property Owners Association v. Chilcote, No. 964 C.D. 2012, Pa. Cmmw. Ct., Nov. 7, 2012—Owner Must Pay Assessments Levied by Association—December 2012
• Young v. 1200 Buena Vista Condominiums, No. 12cv0786, U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. Pa., Aug. 27, 2012—Unpaid Assessments Create a Statutory Lien Under the Bankruptcy Code—December 2012

Association Operations

• Bell Tower Condominium Association v. Haffert, No. A-3218-10T2, N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div., Jan. 12, 2012—Assessment Dispute To Be Resolved by Arbitration—February 2012
• Club Chalet Homeowners' Association, Inc. v. Matthews, No. E2011-02237-COA-R3-CV, Tenn. App. Ct., Sept. 19, 2012—Manager Owes Restitution for Misappropriated Funds—November 2012
• Demere Landing Condominium Owners Association v. Matthews, No. A11A2154, Ga. App. Ct., Feb. 22, 2012—Member Proxies Not Counted Toward Quorum—June 2012
• Ewer v. Lake Arrowhead Association, Inc., No. 2011AP113, Wis. App. Ct., May 24, 2012—Challenge to Bylaws Not a Derivative Claim—October 2012
• Girardi v. San Rafael Homeowners Association, No. B231197, Calif. App. Ct., Feb. 24, 2012—HOA Doesn’t Have Duty to Protect Owners from Theft—June 2012
• Godwin v. Bay Point Association Board of Directors, No. CL10-5422, Va. Cir. Ct., Feb. 8, 2011—Challenge to Bylaws Amendment Barred After One Year—April 2012
• Hawkins v. Condominium Owners Association of Sand Cay, Inc., No. 8:10-cv-650-T-30TBM, U.S. Dist. Ct., M. Dist. Fla., Nov. 18, 2011—Declaration is Custodial Contract between Board, Owners—March 2012
• Heron at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc. v. Osprey at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc., No. 1D11-3305, Fla. App. Ct., July 3, 2012—Officers Must Be Elected by Members’ Weighted Vote—September 2012
• MRA Property Management, Inc. v. Armstrong, No. 93 Sept. Term, 2007, Md. App. Ct., April 30, 2012—Association’s Liability for Dog Bite To Be Determined at Trial—October 2012
• Pargament v. The Oaks at Latourette Condo, 1, 2, 3, 4, TS-57-08/RI, N.Y. Civ. Ct., Oct. 28, 2010—Association’s Liability for Dog Bite To Be Determined at Trial—January 2012
• Park Place Estates Neighborhood, LLC v. Oyola, No. 25291, Ohio App. Ct., 9th Dist., March 7, 2012—Treasurer Authorized to Pay Husband for Services—July 2012
• River Park House Owners Association v. Crumley, No. 1105 C.D. 2011, No. 1179 C.D. 2011, Pa. Commw. Ct., 03-06295-19-1, June 4, 2012—Owner Not Liable for Assessments for Cable TV Service—August 2012
• Schoolhouse Commons at Union Avenue Condominium Association v. CCTS Tax Liens I, LLC, No. A-3697-10T4, N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div., Jan.13, 2012—Owner Can't Sue Association for Negligent Maintenance—February 2012
• Sigel v. The Monarch Condominium Association, Inc., No. W2011-01150-COA-R3-CV, Tenn. App. Ct., Jan. 29, 2012—Owner Not Entitled to Examine Election Ballots—September 2012
• Shearn v. Victoriana Condominium Association, No. A-1327-10T2, N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div., Nov. 23, 2011—Revoking Parking Privilege Not Discrimination—July 2012
• Solodar v. Old Port Cove Lake Point Tower Condominium Association, Inc., No. 12-80040-CIV-MARRA, U.S. Dist. Ct., S. Dist. Fla., Feb. 29, 2012—Parking Space Reassignment Didn’t Violate FHA—June 2012

Attorney’s Fees

• Alorda v. Sutton Place Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 2D10-3966, Fla. App. Ct., Jan. 6, 2012—Injunction Requiring Owner to Get Insurance Denied—July 2012
• Lewow v. Surfside III Condominium Owners Association, Inc., No. B230595, Calif. App. Ct., Feb. 2, 2012—Bankruptcy Won’t Stall Time to File for Attorney Fees—May 2012

Contracts

• Bellevue Pacific Center Limited Partnership v. Bellevue Pacific Tower Condominium Owners Association, No. 67267-3-I, Wash. App. Ct., Oct. 29, 2012— Condo’s Claim to Parking Barred by Prior Settlement—December 2012
• Forest Meadows Owners Association v. State Farm General Insurance Company, No. 1:11-cv-01642-AWI-SKO, U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. Calif., April 11, 2012—Insurer Doesn’t Have Duty to Defend Suit Against HOA—June 2012
• Lasecki v. Lake LeAnn Property Owners Association, No. 293723, Mich. App. Ct., May 31, 2011—Owners Sue to Enforce Lake Access Easement—July 2012
• Smugglers Notch Homeowners’ Association, Inc. v. Smugglers Notch Management Company, Ltd., No. 09-3837-cv, U.S. App. Ct., 2nd Cir., March 15, 2011—Service Contracts Don’t Violate Antitrust Laws—February 2012
• Weisel v. Beaver Springs Owners Association, Inc., No. 37800, 2012 Opinion No. 37, Idaho Supr. Ct., March 1, 2012—Combined Lots Can’t Be Developed as Two Parcels—June 2012

Conversions

• Aspen Grove Owners Association v. Park Promenade Apartments, LLC, No. CV09-1110, U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. of Wash., Jan. 9, 2012—Settlement for Construction Defects Is Unreasonable—May 2012

Covenants Enforcement

• Alessi v. Bowen Court Condominium, No. 2010-436-Appeal, R.I. Supr. Ct., June 4, 2012—Title to Unexercised Declarant Rights Passes to Association—September 2012
• B. Investment LC  v. Anderson, No. 20100071-CA, Utah App. Ct., Jan. 26, 2012—Owners Have Equal Interests in Beachfront Common Area—March 2012
• Baywood Estates Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Caolo, No. 12-12-00063-CV, Tex. App. Ct., Sept. 28, 2012—Court Erred in Granting Summary Judgment to Owner Who Refused to Pay Assessments—November 2012
• Bellevue Pacific Center Limited Partnership v. Bellevue Pacific Tower Condominium Owners Association, No. 67267-3-I, Wash. App. Ct., Oct. 29, 2012— Condo’s Claim to Parking Barred by Prior Settlement—December 2012
• Benjamin Crossing Homeowners’ Association, Inc. v. Heide, No. 79A04-1103-PL-185, Ind. App. Ct., Feb. 7, 2012—Zoning Ordinance Doesn't Trump Restrictive Covenant—April 2012
• Cathedral Hill Tower Condominium Association v. Garbar, No. A124711, Calif. App. Ct., June 29, 2012—Renovations Violate Restrictive Covenants—September 2012
• Chipman’s Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Carney, No. 1-867/11-0545, Iowa App. Ct., Feb. 29, 2012—Owner Doesn't Owe Assessments After Covenants Expired—June 2012
• David v. Martins Point Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 2011-UP-086, S.C. App. Ct., March 1, 2011—Boat Dock on Common Area Violates Deed Restriction—January 2012
• Duffy v. Orlan Brook Condominium Owners’ Association, No. 1-11-3577, Ill. App. Ct., Sept. 28, 2012—Not Repairing Common Elements is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty—November 2012
• Ewer v. Lake Arrowhead Association, Inc., No. 2011AP113, Wis. App. Ct., May 24, 2012—Challenge to Bylaws Not a Derivative Claim—October 2012
• Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority v. Shadowood Condominium Association, No. CL-2010-13282, Va. Cir. Ct., May 12, 2011—Association Not Authorized to Levy Punitive Fines—August 2012
• Farmington Woods Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Wolf, No. S-11-970, Neb. Supr. Ct., Aug. 3, 2012—Whether HOA Waived Covenant To Be Determined by Trial—December 2012
• Goldberg v. Astor Plaza Condominium Association, No. 1-11-0620, Ill. App. Ct., March 23, 2012—Prevailing Party Entitled to Attorney’s Fees in Action to Enforce Covenants—November 2012
• Grassy Meadows Sky Ranch Landowners Association v. Grassy Meadows Airport, Inc., No. 20100925-CA, Utah App. Ct., July 6, 2012—Developer Can't Unilaterally Amend Covenants After 80 Percent of Lots Are Sold—November 2012
• Greenbank Beach and Boat Club, Inc. v. Bunney, No. 66308-9-I, Wash. App. Ct., May 29, 2012—Owner Must Modify Home Violating Height Limit—October 2012
• Heron at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc. v. Osprey at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc., No. 1D11-3305, Fla. App. Ct., July 3, 2012—Officers Must Be Elected by Members’ Weighted Vote—September 2012
• In re: 1801 Robert Fulton Drive, LLC, U.S. Bankruptcy Ct., No. 11-12753-BFK, Feb. 2, 2012—Parking Can’t Be Reallocated on Withdrawn Property—May 2012
• In re: Colony Beach & Tennis Club Association, Inc., No. 8:09-cv-2560-T-23, U.S. Dist. Ct., M. Dist. Fla., July 27, 2011—Board Can’t Avoid Duties by Denying Special Assessment—March 2012
• In re: Tarragon Corporation, No. 09-10555 (DHS), Adv. Pro. No.: 10-01618 (DHS), U.S. Bankr. Ct., Dist. N.J., March 13, 2012—Board Gets Limited Common Elements Control when Developer's Last Unit Sells—August 2012
• Inland Harbor Homeowners Association, Inc. v. St. Josephs Marina, LLC, No. COA11-715, N.C. App. Ct., March 6, 2012—Marina Bulkhead Not Part of Condominium Common Area—August 2012
• Lee’s Crossing Homeowners Association v. Bates, No. CL68382, Va. Cir. Ct., Jan. 18, 2012—Declarant Can Collect Assessment for HOA’s Legal Costs—April 2012
• Lisy v. Mayfair Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 25392, Ohio App. Ct., Jan. 11, 2012—Owners’ Plans for Outbuilding Approved by Default—February 2012
• Manchester Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Batt, 732 S.E.2d 690 (Sept. 2012)— Parking Spaces Must Be Assigned Equally to All Owners—December 2012
• Mazdabrook Commons Homeowners’ Association v. Kahn, No. 067094, N.J. Supr. Ct., June 13, 2012—Overbroad Sign Restriction Is Unconstitutional—July 2012
• MetroClub Condominium Association v. 201-59 North Eighth Street Associates, L.P., No. 2621 EDA 2011, Pa. Super. Ct., June 12, 2012—Declarant Retains Control of Unassigned Parking—September 2012
• Morgan Woods Homeowners’ Association v. Wills, No. 11 CA 57, Ohio App. Ct., Jan. 23, 2012—Fence Violates Restrictive Covenants—March 2012
• Newberry Estates Homeowners Association v. Cook, No. 295468, Mich. App. Ct., March 15, 2011—Structure Violates Building and Use Restrictions—February 2012
• Picerno v. 1400 Museum Park Condominium Association, 959 N.E.2d (Ill. App. Ct. 2011)—Owner Can’t Convert Common Area into Private Foyer—May 2012
• Pinnacle Museum Tower Association v. Pinnacle Market Development (US), LLC, No. S186149, Calif. Supr. Ct., Aug. 16, 2012—Covenant to Arbitrate Construction Defect Disputes Enforceable—October 2012
• Proctor’s Landing Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Leopold, No. 2011-CA-0668, La. App. Ct., Jan. 30, 2012—Leasing Boat Slips Violates Use Restrictions—March 2012
• Rawlinson Road Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Jackson, No. 4893, S.C. App. Ct., Sept. 28, 2011—Boat and Trailer on Lot Doesn’t Violate Restrictive Covenants—January 2012
• Riner v. Neumann, No. 05-10-00445-CV, Texas App. Ct., Nov. 16, 2011—Mortgage Lien Superior to Lien for Unpaid Assessments—April 2012
• Sandie, LLC v. The Plantations Owners Association, Inc., No. 6048-VCG, Del. Chancery Ct., July 25, 2012—Out Parcel Owner Proves Easement over HOA’s Private Roads—September 2012
• Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Carlson, No. 2-11-0473, Ill. App. Ct., June 27, 2012—Owner Entitled to Setoff Counterclaim Because Association Didn’t Maintain Common Elements—August 2012
• Sullivan v. O’Connor, No. 10-P-1590, Mass. App. Ct., Jan. 27, 2012—Restriction Expiration Doesn’t End Assessment Obligation—May 2012
• Sun Harbor Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Bonura, No. 4D10-3038, Fla. App. Ct., June 13, 2012—“No Dogs” Policy Did Not Violate Fair Housing Act—November 2012
• Town Houses at Bonnet Shores Condominium Association v. Langlois, No. 2011-181-Appeal, R. I. Supr. Ct., June 22, 2012—Owner Can’t Rent Condo in Excess of Established Limits—August 2012
• Weisel v. Beaver Springs Owners Association, Inc., No. 37800, 2012 Opinion No. 37, Idaho Supr. Ct., March 1, 2012—Combined Lots Can’t Be Developed as Two Parcels—June 2012

Developer Liability

• Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. Madison at Park West Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 2:09-CV-00802-MBS, U.S. Dist. Ct., Dist. S.C., July 6, 2011—Insurer Has Duty to Defend Negligence Suit—March 2012

Development Rights

• Asbury Park, LLC v. Greenbriar Estate Homeowner’s Association, Inc., No. 37556, 2012 Opinion No. 14, Idaho Supr. Ct., Jan. 11, 2012—Lot Reference in Plat Doesn’t Make It “Common Area”—February 2012
• Bellevue Pacific Center Limited Partnership v. Bellevue Pacific Tower Condominium Owners Association, No. 67267-3-I, Wash. App. Ct., Oct. 29, 2012— Condo’s Claim to Parking Barred by Prior Settlement—December 2012
• Bergman v. Spruce Peak Realty, LLC, No. 2:11-cv-128, U.S. Dist. Ct., Dist. Vt., March 20, 2012—Owners Established that Covenant is Unconscionable—October 2012
• Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority v. Shadowood Condominium Association, No. CL-2010-13282, Va. Cir. Ct., May 12, 2011—Association Not Authorized to Levy Punitive Fines—August 2012
• In re: 1801 Robert Fulton Drive, LLC, U.S. Bankruptcy Ct., No. 11-12753-BFK, Feb. 2, 2012—Parking Can’t Be Reallocated on Withdrawn Property—May 2012
• Lee’s Crossing Homeowners Association v. Bates, No. CL68382, Va. Cir. Ct., Jan. 18, 2012—Declarant Can Collect Assessment for HOA’s Legal Costs—April 2012
• MetroClub Condominium Association v. 201-59 North Eighth Street Associates, L.P., No. 2621 EDA 2011, Pa. Super. Ct., June 12, 2012—Declarant Retains Control of Unassigned Parking—September 2012
• Pinnacle Museum Tower Association v. Pinnacle Market Development (US), LLC, No. S186149, Calif. Supr. Ct., Aug. 16, 2012—Covenant to Arbitrate Construction Defect Disputes Enforceable—October 2012
• Sandie, LLC v. The Plantations Owners Association, Inc., No. 6048-VCG, Del. Chancery Ct., July 25, 2012—Out Parcel Owner Proves Easement over HOA’s Private Roads—September 2012

Documents

• TD Bank, N.A. v. The Atrium Condominium Association, Inc., No. CV085023687S, Conn. Super. Ct., Feb. 9, 2011—Manager Can Execute Notes on Association’s Behalf—January 2012

Federal Law and Legislation

• Edwards v. Lake Terrace Condominium Association, No. 1:10-cv-2986, U.S. Dist. Ct., N. Dist. Ill., April 21, 2011—Parking Policy Doesn’t Violate Fair Housing Act—April 2012
• In re: Manchester Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 11-10179-BFK, U.S. Bankruptcy Ct., E. Dist. Va., Feb. 2, 2012—Owners Compensated for Loss of Parking Spaces—June 2012
• Haddad v. Alexander, Zelmanski, Danner & Fioritto, PLLC, No. 11-1954, U.S. App. Ct., 6th Cir., Oct. 22, 2012—Unpaid Assessment Collection Regulated by Fair Debt Collection Practices Act—December 2012
• In re: Spencer, No. 10-14413, U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. Mich., Aug. 22, 2011—Post-Petition Assessments Aren’t Dischargeable—March 2012
• Nicolari v. Harbour Landing Condominium Association, Inc., No. 3:09cv1553 (JBA), U.S. Dist. Ct., Dist. Conn., July 24, 2012—Renovation Policy Doesn’t Violate Fair Housing Act—October 2012
• Rai  v. WB Imico Lexington Fee, LLC, Slip Opinion 2012 WL 928157, U.S. Dist. Ct., S. Dist. N.Y., March 19, 2012—Sales Agreement Without Property Description Revocable—April 2012
• Shearn v. Victoriana Condominium Association, No. A-1327-10T2, N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div., Nov. 23, 2011—Revoking Parking Privilege Not Discrimination—July 2012
• Smugglers Notch Homeowners’ Association, Inc. v. Smugglers Notch Management Company, Ltd., No. 09-3837-cv, U.S. App. Ct., 2nd Cir., March 15, 2011—Service Contracts Don’t Violate Antitrust Laws—February 2012
• Solodar v. Old Port Cove Lake Point Tower Condominium Association, Inc., No. 12-80040-CIV-MARRA, U.S. Dist. Ct., S. Dist. Fla., Feb. 29, 2012—Parking Space Reassignment Didn’t Violate FHA—June 2012
• Sun Harbor Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Bonura, No. 4D10-3038, Fla. App. Ct., June 13, 2012—“No Dogs” Policy Did Not Violate Fair Housing Act—November 2012
• Young v. 1200 Buena Vista Condominiums, No. 12cv0786, U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. Pa., Aug. 27, 2012—Unpaid Assessments Create a Statutory Lien Under the Bankruptcy Code—December 2012

Federal and State Legislation and Regulation

• Berkovich v. Vue-North Carolina, LLC, No. 3:10-cv-RJC-DSC, U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. N.C., Oct. 24, 2011—Unit Buyer Entitled to Rescind Sales Contract—February 2012
• Ocean Pines Association, Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, No. 11-1029, U. S. App. Ct., 4th Circuit, March 2, 2012—Income from Members-Only Facilities Not Tax-Exempt—July 2012

Miscellaneous Association Operations

• Mendez v. Kavanaugh, No. 13-11-00622-CV, Texas App. Ct., Aug. 21, 2012—Memo to Owners Doesn’t Constitute Libel—October 2012

Powers of the Association

• Alorda v. Sutton Place Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 2D10-3966, Fla. App. Ct., Jan. 6, 2012—Injunction Requiring Owner to Get Insurance Denied—July 2012
• Investors USA III, LLC v. The Links Condominium Association, Inc., No. CL-11-931, Va. Cir. Ct., Henrico County, July 12, 2011—Board Can Levy Assessment without Owner Approval—February 2012
• Lowery v. Allenmore Ridge Condominium Association, No. 41571-2-II, Wash. App. Ct., Oct. 2, 2012—Assessment to Fund Repairs is Proper and Valid—November 2012
• Poris v. Lake Holiday Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 3-11-0131, Ill. App. Ct., Jan. 24, 2012—HOA Can’t Detain Speeders—March 2012
• Roats v. Blakely Island Maintenance Commission, Inc., No. 66514-6-I, Wash. App. Ct., July 2, 2012—Association Can Lease and Operate Marina—October 2012
• Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Carlson, No. 2-11-0473, Ill. App. Ct., June 27, 2012—Owner Entitled to Setoff Counterclaim Because Association Didn’t Maintain Common Elements—August 2012
• Summerhill Village Homeowners Association v. Roughley, No. 66455-7-I, Wash. App. Ct., Feb. 21, 2012—HOA’s Assessment Lien Superior to Mortgage Lien—May 2012

Risks and Liabilities

• Alorda v. Sutton Place Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 2D10-3966, Fla. App. Ct., Jan. 6, 2012—Injunction Requiring Owner to Get Insurance Denied—July 2012
• Aspen Grove Owners Association v. Park Promenade Apartments, LLC, No. CV09-1110, U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. of Wash., Jan. 9, 2012—Settlement for Construction Defects Is Unreasonable—May 2012
• Audubon Hill South Condominium Association v. Community Association Underwriters of America, Inc., No. 11-P-1546, Mass. App. Ct., Sept. 20, 2012—Leaking Pipe Damage Not Covered by Insurance—November 2012
• Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. Madison at Park West Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 2:09-CV-00802-MBS, U.S. Dist. Ct., Dist. S.C., July 6, 2011—Insurer Has Duty to Defend Negligence Suit—March 2012
• Bliss Mine Road Condominium Association v. Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company, No. 2009-33-Appeal, R.I. Supr. Ct., Nov. 1, 2010—Windstorm Deductible Does Not Apply to Storm Damage—January 2012
• Forest Meadows Owners Association v. State Farm General Insurance Company, No. 1:11-cv-01642-AWI-SKO, U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. Calif., April 11, 2012—Insurer Doesn’t Have Duty to Defend Suit Against HOA—June 2012
• Girardi v. San Rafael Homeowners Association, No. B231197, Calif. App. Ct., Feb. 24, 2012—HOA Doesn’t Have Duty to Protect Owners from Theft—June 2012
• Pargament v. The Oaks at Latourette Condo, 1, 2, 3, 4, TS-57-08/RI, N.Y. Civ. Ct., Oct. 28, 2010—Association’s Liability for Dog Bite To Be Determined at Trial—January 2012
• Schoolhouse Commons at Union Avenue Condominium Association v. CCTS Tax Liens I, LLC, No. A-3697-10T4, N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div., Jan.13, 2012—Owner Can't Sue Association for Negligent Maintenance—February 2012

State and Local Legislation and Regulations

• Bell Tower Condominium Association v. Haffert, No. A-3218-10T2, N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div., Jan. 12, 2012—Assessment Dispute To Be Resolved by Arbitration—February 2012
• Benjamin Crossing Homeowners’ Association, Inc. v. Heide, No. 79A04-1103-PL-185, Ind. App. Ct., Feb. 7, 2012—Zoning Ordinance Doesn't Trump Restrictive Covenant—April 2012
• Chipman’s Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Carney, No. 1-867/11-0545, Iowa App. Ct., Feb. 29, 2012—Owner Doesn't Owe Assessments After Covenants Expired—June 2012
• Clickner v. Magothy River Association, Inc., No. 35 A.3d 464 (Md. App. Ct. 2012)—Member Proxies Not Counted Toward Quorum—July 2012
• Coventry Parkhomes Condominium Association v. Federal National Mortgage Association, No. 304188, Mich. App. Ct., Oct. 25, 2012—Lender Not Responsible for Unpaid Assessments—December 2012
• Demere Landing Condominium Owners Association v. Matthews, No. A11A2154, Ga. App. Ct., Feb. 22, 2012—Member Proxies Not Counted Toward Quorum—June 2012
• Dykes v. Friends of the C.C.C. Road, No. 101630, Va. Supr. Ct., Jan. 13, 2012—Private Road Isn't Public Property Solely by Public Use—August 2012
• Gallagher v. The Union Square Condominium Homeowner’s Association, No. 2-09-0271, Ill. App. Ct., Jan. 27, 2010—Injury Claim Not Barred by Snow and Ice Removal Act—September 2012
• Mountain Brook Association, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wallingford, No. AC31617, Conn. App. Ct., Feb. 7, 2012—Playground Doesn’t Violate Zoning Regulations—August 2012
• MRA Property Management, Inc. v. Armstrong, No. 93 Sept. Term, 2007, Md. App. Ct., April 30, 2012—Association’s Liability for Dog Bite To Be Determined at Trial—October 2012
• Picerno v. 1400 Museum Park Condominium Association, 959 N.E.2d (Ill. App. Ct. 2011)—Owner Can’t Convert Common Area into Private Foyer—May 2012
• Pinnacle Museum Tower Association v. Pinnacle Market Development (US), LLC, No. S186149, Calif. Supr. Ct., Aug. 16, 2012—Covenant to Arbitrate Construction Defect Disputes Enforceable—October 2012
• Poris v. Lake Holiday Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 3-11-0131, Ill. App. Ct., Jan. 24, 2012—HOA Can’t Detain Speeders—March 2012
• Rybarchyk v. Pocono Summit Lake Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 2370 C.D. 2011, Pa. Commw. Ct., July 24, 2012—POA Can’t Collect Assessments to Maintain Rec. Facilities—September 2012
• Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Carlson, No. 2-11-0473, Ill. App. Ct., June 27, 2012—Owner Entitled to Setoff Counterclaim Because Association Didn’t Maintain Common Elements—August 2012
• Summerhill Village Homeowners Association v. Roughley, No. 66455-7-I, Wash. App. Ct., Feb. 21, 2012—HOA’s Assessment Lien Superior to Mortgage Lien—May 2012
• TD Bank, N.A. v. The Atrium Condominium Association, Inc., No. CV085023687S, Conn. Super. Ct., Feb. 9, 2011—Manager Can Execute Notes on Association’s Behalf—January 2012

Use Restrictions

• Clickner v. Magothy River Association, Inc., No. 35 A.3d 464 (Md. App. Ct. 2012)—Member Proxies Not Counted Toward Quorum—July 2012
• In re: Manchester Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 11-10179-BFK, U.S. Bankruptcy Ct., E. Dist. Va., Feb. 2, 2012—Owners Compensated for Loss of Parking Spaces—June 2012
• Lasecki v. Lake LeAnn Property Owners Association, No. 293723, Mich. App. Ct., May 31, 2011—Owners Sue to Enforce Lake Access Easement—July 2012
• Proctor’s Landing Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Leopold, No. 2011-CA-0668, La. App. Ct., Jan. 30, 2012—Leasing Boat Slips Violates Use Restrictions—March 2012

Warranties

• Aspen Grove Owners Association v. Park Promenade Apartments, LLC, No. CV09-1110, U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. of Wash., Jan. 9, 2012—Settlement for Construction Defects Is Unreasonable—May 2012

Cases by State:

California

• Cathedral Hill Tower Condominium Association v. Garbar, No. A124711, Calif. App. Ct., June 29, 2012—Renovations Violate Restrictive Covenants—September 2012
• Forest Meadows Owners Association v. State Farm General Insurance Company, No. 1:11-cv-01642-AWI-SKO, U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. Calif., April 11, 2012—Insurer Doesn’t Have Duty to Defend Suit Against HOA—June 2012
• Girardi v. San Rafael Homeowners Association, No. B231197, Calif. App. Ct., Feb. 24, 2012—HOA Doesn’t Have Duty to Protect Owners from Theft—June 2012
• Lewow v. Surfside III Condominium Owners Association, Inc., No. B230595, Calif. App. Ct., Feb. 2, 2012—Bankruptcy Won’t Stall Time to File for Attorney Fees—May 2012
• Pinnacle Museum Tower Association v. Pinnacle Market Development (US), LLC, No. S186149, Calif. Supr. Ct., Aug. 16, 2012—Covenant to Arbitrate Construction Defect Disputes Enforceable—October 2012

Connecticut

• Mountain Brook Association, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wallingford, No. AC31617, Conn. App. Ct., Feb. 7, 2012—Playground Doesn’t Violate Zoning Regulations—August 2012
• Nicolari v. Harbour Landing Condominium Association, Inc., No. 3:09cv1553 (JBA), U.S. Dist. Ct., Dist. Conn., July 24, 2012—Renovation Policy Doesn’t Violate Fair Housing Act—October 2012
• Sullivan v. O’Connor, No. 10-P-1590, Mass. App. Ct., Jan. 27, 2012—Restriction Expiration Doesn’t End Assessment Obligation—May 2012
• TD Bank, N.A. v. The Atrium Condominium Association, Inc., No. CV085023687S, Conn. Super. Ct., Feb. 9, 2011—Manager Can Execute Notes on Association’s Behalf—January 2012

Delaware

• Sandie, LLC v. The Plantations Owners Association, Inc., No. 6048-VCG, Del. Chancery Ct., July 25, 2012—Out Parcel Owner Proves Easement over HOA’s Private Roads—September 2012

Florida

• Alorda v. Sutton Place Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 2D10-3966, Fla. App. Ct., Jan. 6, 2012—Injunction Requiring Owner to Get Insurance Denied—July 2012
• Hawkins v. Condominium Owners Association of Sand Cay, Inc., No. 8:10-cv-650-T-30TBM, U.S. Dist. Ct., M. Dist. Fla., Nov. 18, 2011—Declaration is Custodial Contract between Board, Owners—March 2012
• Heron at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc. v. Osprey at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc., No. 1D11-3305, Fla. App. Ct., July 3, 2012—Officers Must Be Elected by Members’ Weighted Vote—September 2012
• In re: Colony Beach & Tennis Club Association, Inc., No. 8:09-cv-2560-T-23, U.S. Dist. Ct., M. Dist. Fla., July 27, 2011—Board Can’t Avoid Duties by Denying Special Assessment—March 2012
• Solodar v. Old Port Cove Lake Point Tower Condominium Association, Inc., No. 12-80040-CIV-MARRA, U.S. Dist. Ct., S. Dist. Fla., Feb. 29, 2012—Parking Space Reassignment Didn’t Violate FHA—June 2012
• Sun Harbor Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Bonura, No. 4D10-3038, Fla. App. Ct., June 13, 2012—“No Dogs” Policy Did Not Violate Fair Housing Act—November 2012

Georgia

• Demere Landing Condominium Owners Association v. Matthews, No. A11A2154, Ga. App. Ct., Feb. 22, 2012—Member Proxies Not Counted Toward Quorum—June 2012

Idaho

• Asbury Park, LLC v. Greenbriar Estate Homeowner’s Association, Inc., No. 37556, 2012 Opinion No. 14, Idaho Supr. Ct., Jan. 11, 2012—Lot Reference in Plat Doesn’t Make It “Common Area”—February 2012
• Weisel v. Beaver Springs Owners Association, Inc., No. 37800, 2012 Opinion No. 37, Idaho Supr. Ct., March 1, 2012—Combined Lots Can’t Be Developed as Two Parcels—June 2012

Illinois

• Duffy v. Orlan Brook Condominium Owners’ Association, No. 1-11-3577, Ill. App. Ct., Sept. 28, 2012—Not Repairing Common Elements is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty—November 2012
• Edwards v. Lake Terrace Condominium Association, No. 1:10-cv-2986, U.S. Dist. Ct., N. Dist. Ill., April 21, 2011—Parking Policy Doesn’t Violate Fair Housing Act—April 2012
• Gallagher v. The Union Square Condominium Homeowner’s Association, No. 2-09-0271, Ill. App. Ct., Jan. 27, 2010—Injury Claim Not Barred by Snow and Ice Removal Act—September 2012
• Goldberg v. Astor Plaza Condominium Association, No. 1-11-0620, Ill. App. Ct., March 23, 2012—Prevailing Party Entitled to Attorney’s Fees in Action to Enforce Covenants—November 2012
• Picerno v. 1400 Museum Park Condominium Association, 959 N.E.2d (Ill. App. Ct. 2011)—Owner Can’t Convert Common Area into Private Foyer—May 2012
• Poris v. Lake Holiday Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 3-11-0131, Ill. App. Ct., Jan. 24, 2012—HOA Can’t Detain Speeders—March 2012
• Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Carlson, No. 2-11-0473, Ill. App. Ct., June 27, 2012—Owner Entitled to Setoff Counterclaim Because Association Didn’t Maintain Common Elements—August 2012

Indiana

• Benjamin Crossing Homeowners’ Association, Inc. v. Heide, No. 79A04-1103-PL-185, Ind. App. Ct., Feb. 7, 2012—Zoning Ordinance Doesn't Trump Restrictive Covenant—April 2012

Iowa

• Chipman’s Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Carney, No. 1-867/11-0545, Iowa App. Ct., Feb. 29, 2012—Owner Doesn't Owe Assessments After Covenants Expired—June 2012
• Oberbillig v. West Grand Towers Condominium Association, No. 09-1097, Iowa Supr. Ct., Dec. 16, 2011—Special Assessment Does Not Require Majority Vote—January 2012

Louisiana

• Proctor’s Landing Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Leopold, No. 2011-CA-0668, La. App. Ct., Jan. 30, 2012—Leasing Boat Slips Violates Use Restrictions—March 2012

Maryland

• Campbell v. Council of Unit Owners of Bayside Condominium, No. 1187, Md. App. Ct., Dec. 1, 2011—Assessment Liability Starts On Date of Foreclosure Sale—April 2012
• Clickner v. Magothy River Association, Inc., No. 35 A.3d 464 (Md. App. Ct. 2012)—Member Proxies Not Counted Toward Quorum—July 2012
• MRA Property Management, Inc. v. Armstrong, No. 93 Sept. Term, 2007, Md. App. Ct., April 30, 2012—Association’s Liability for Dog Bite To Be Determined at Trial—October 2012
• Ocean Pines Association, Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, No. 11-1029, U. S. App. Ct., 4th Circuit, March 2, 2012—Income from Members-Only Facilities Not Tax-Exempt—July 2012

Massachusetts

• Audubon Hill South Condominium Association v. Community Association Underwriters of America, Inc., No. 11-P-1546, Mass. App. Ct., Sept. 20, 2012—Leaking Pipe Damage Not Covered by Insurance—November 2012
• Sullivan v. O’Connor, No. 10-P-1590, Mass. App. Ct., Jan. 27, 2012—Restriction Expiration Doesn’t End Assessment Obligation—May 2012

Michigan

• Coventry Parkhomes Condominium Association v. Federal National Mortgage Association, No. 304188, Mich. App. Ct., Oct. 25, 2012—Lender Not Responsible for Unpaid Assessments—December 2012
• Haddad v. Alexander, Zelmanski, Danner & Fioritto, PLLC, No. 11-1954, U.S. App. Ct., 6th Cir., Oct. 22, 2012—Unpaid Assessment Collection Regulated by Fair Debt Collection Practices Act—December 2012
• In re: Spencer, No. 10-14413, U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. Mich., Aug. 22, 2011—Post-Petition Assessments Aren’t Dischargeable—March 2012
• Lasecki v. Lake LeAnn Property Owners Association, No. 293723, Mich. App. Ct., May 31, 2011—Owners Sue to Enforce Lake Access Easement—July 2012
• Newberry Estates Homeowners Association v. Cook, No. 295468, Mich. App. Ct., March 15, 2011—Structure Violates Building and Use Restrictions—February 2012

Missouri

• Epstein v. Villa Dorado Condominium Association, Inc., No. ED96777, No. ED96778, Mo. App. Ct., April 10, 2012—Board Properly Assessed Units for Elevator Repair Costs—May 2012
• River Oaks Homes Association v. Lounce, No. WD73608, Mo. App. Ct., Jan. 17, 2012—Owner Not Personally Liable for Assessments on Trust Property—July 2012

Nebraska

• Farmington Woods Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Wolf, No. S-11-970, Neb. Supr. Ct., Aug. 3, 2012—Whether HOA Waived Covenant To Be Determined by Trial—December 2012

New Jersey

• Bell Tower Condominium Association v. Haffert, No. A-3218-10T2, N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div., Jan. 12, 2012—Assessment Dispute To Be Resolved by Arbitration—February 2012
• In re: Tarragon Corporation, No. 09-10555 (DHS), Adv. Pro. No.: 10-01618 (DHS), U.S. Bankr. Ct., Dist. N.J., March 13, 2012—Board Gets Limited Common Elements Control when Developer's Last Unit Sells—August 2012
• Mazdabrook Commons Homeowners’ Association v. Kahn, No. 067094, N.J. Supr. Ct., June 13, 2012—Overbroad Sign Restriction Is Unconstitutional—July 2012
• Schoolhouse Commons at Union Avenue Condominium Association v. CCTS Tax Liens I, LLC, No. A-3697-10T4, N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div., Jan.13, 2012—Owner Can't Sue Association for Negligent Maintenance—February 2012
• Shearn v. Victoriana Condominium Association, No. A-1327-10T2, N.J. Super. Ct., App. Div., Nov. 23, 2011—Revoking Parking Privilege Not Discrimination—July 2012

New York

• Board of Managers of The Bay Club v. Kaplan, No. 21120/04, N.Y. Supr. Ct., Feb. 28, 2011—Excessive Late Fees Not Recoverable in Foreclosure Action—January 2012
• Board of Managers of The Greene House Condominium v. Nahoum, No. 114514/10, N. Y. Supr. Ct., Jan. 23, 2012—Owner Owes Assessments on Realloted Common Areas—April 2012
• Pargament v. The Oaks at Latourette Condo, 1, 2, 3, 4, TS-57-08/RI, N.Y. Civ. Ct., Oct. 28, 2010—Association’s Liability for Dog Bite To Be Determined at Trial—January 2012
• Rai v. WB Imico Lexington Fee, LLC, Slip Opinion 2012 WL 928157, U.S. Dist. Ct., S. Dist. N.Y., March 19, 2012—Sales Agreement Without Property Description Revocable—April 2012

North Carolina

• Berkovich v. Vue-North Carolina, LLC, No. 3:10-cv-RJC-DSC, U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. N.C., Oct. 24, 2011—Unit Buyer Entitled to Rescind Sales Contract—February 2012
• Inland Harbor Homeowners Association, Inc. v. St. Josephs Marina, LLC, No. COA11-715, N.C. App. Ct., March 6, 2012—Marina Bulkhead Not Part of Condominium Common Area—August 2012

Ohio

• Lisy v. Mayfair Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 25392, Ohio App. Ct., Jan. 11, 2012—Owners’ Plans for Outbuilding Approved by Default—February 2012
• Morgan Woods Homeowners’ Association v. Wills, No. 11 CA 57, Ohio App. Ct., Jan. 23, 2012—Fence Violates Restrictive Covenants—March 2012
• Park Place Estates Neighborhood, LLC v. Oyola, No. 25291, Ohio App. Ct., 9th Dist., March 7, 2012—Treasurer Authorized to Pay Husband for Services—July 2012

Pennsylvania

• MetroClub Condominium Association v. 201-59 North Eighth Street Associates, L.P., No. 2621 EDA 2011, Pa. Super. Ct., June 12, 2012—Declarant Retains Control of Unassigned Parking—September 2012
• River Park House Owners Association v. Crumley, No. 1105 C.D. 2011, No. 1179 C.D. 2011, Pa. Commw. Ct., 03-06295-19-1, June 4, 2012—Owner Not Liable for Assessments for Cable TV Service—August 2012
• Rybarchyk v. Pocono Summit Lake Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 2370 C.D. 2011, Pa. Commw. Ct., July 24, 2012—POA Can’t Collect Assessments to Maintain Rec. Facilities—September 2012
• Twin Lake Estates Property Owners Association v. Chilcote, No. 964 C.D. 2012, Pa. Cmmw. Ct., Nov. 7, 2012—Owner Must Pay Assessments Levied by Association—December 2012
• Young v. 1200 Buena Vista Condominiums, No. 12cv0786, U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. Pa., Aug. 27, 2012—Unpaid Assessments Create a Statutory Lien Under the Bankruptcy Code—December 2012

Rhode Island

• Alessi v. Bowen Court Condominium, No. 2010-436-Appeal, R.I. Supr. Ct., June 4, 2012—Title to Unexercised Declarant Rights Passes to Association—September 2012
• Bliss Mine Road Condominium Association v. Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company, No. 2009-33-Appeal, R.I. Supr. Ct., Nov. 1, 2010—Windstorm Deductible Does Not Apply to Storm Damage—January 2012
• Town Houses at Bonnet Shores Condominium Association v. Langlois, No. 2011-181-Appeal, R. I. Supr. Ct., June 22, 2012—Owner Can’t Rent Condo in Excess of Established Limits—August 2012

South Carolina

• Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. Madison at Park West Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 2:09-CV-00802-MBS, U.S. Dist. Ct., Dist. S.C., July 6, 2011—Insurer Has Duty to Defend Negligence Suit—March 2012
• David v. Martins Point Property Owners Association, Inc., No. 2011-UP-086, S.C. App. Ct., March 1, 2011—Boat Dock on Common Area Violates Deed Restriction—January 2012
• Rawlinson Road Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Jackson, No. 4893, S.C. App. Ct., Sept. 28, 2011—Boat and Trailer on Lot Doesn’t Violate Restrictive Covenants—January 2012

Tennessee

• Club Chalet Homeowners' Association, Inc. v. Matthews, No. E2011-02237-COA-R3-CV, Tenn. App. Ct., Sept. 19, 2012—Manager Owes Restitution for Misappropriated Funds—November 2012
• Sigel v. The Monarch Condominium Association, Inc., No. W2011-01150-COA-R3-CV, Tenn. App. Ct., Jan. 29, 2012—Owner Not Entitled to Examine Election Ballots—September 2012

Texas

• Baywood Estates Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Caolo, No. 12-12-00063-CV, Tex. App. Ct., Sept. 28, 2012—Court Erred in Granting Summary Judgment to Owner Who Refused to Pay Assessments—November 2012
• Mendez v. Kavanaugh, No. 13-11-00622-CV, Texas App. Ct., Aug. 21, 2012—Memo to Owners Doesn’t Constitute Libel—October 2012
• Riner v. Neumann, No. 05-10-00445-CV, Texas App. Ct., Nov. 16, 2011—Mortgage Lien Superior to Lien for Unpaid Assessments—April 2012

Utah

• B. Investment LC v. Anderson, No. 20100071-CA, Utah App. Ct., Jan. 26, 2012—Owners Have Equal Interests in Beachfront Common Area—March 2012
• Grassy Meadows Sky Ranch Landowners Association v. Grassy Meadows Airport, Inc., No. 20100925-CA, Utah App. Ct., July 6, 2012—Developer Can't Unilaterally Amend Covenants After 80 Percent of Lots Are Sold—November 2012

Vermont

• Bergman v. Spruce Peak Realty, LLC, No. 2:11-cv-128, U.S. Dist. Ct., Dist. Vt., March 20, 2012—Owners Established that Covenant is Unconscionable—October 2012
• Smugglers Notch Homeowners’ Association, Inc. v. Smugglers Notch Management Company, Ltd., No. 09-3837-cv, U.S. App. Ct., 2nd Cir., March 15, 2011—Service Contracts Don’t Violate Antitrust Laws—February 2012

Virginia

• Dykes v. Friends of the C.C.C. Road, No. 101630, Va. Supr. Ct., Jan. 13, 2012—Private Road Isn't Public Property Solely by Public Use—August 2012
• Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority v. Shadowood Condominium Association, No. CL-2010-13282, Va. Cir. Ct., May 12, 2011—Association Not Authorized to Levy Punitive Fines—August 2012
• Godwin v. Bay Point Association Board of Directors, No. CL10-5422, Va. Cir. Ct., Feb. 8, 2011—Challenge to Bylaws Amendment Barred After One Year—April 2012
• In re: 1801 Robert Fulton Drive, LLC, U.S. Bankruptcy Ct., No. 11-12753-BFK, Feb. 2, 2012—Parking Can’t Be Reallocated on Withdrawn Property—May 2012
• In re: Manchester Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 11-10179-BFK, U.S. Bankruptcy Ct., E. Dist. Va., Feb. 2, 2012—Owners Compensated for Loss of Parking Spaces—June 2012
• Investors USA III, LLC v. The Links Condominium Association, Inc., No. CL-11-931, Va. Cir. Ct., Henrico County, July 12, 2011—Board Can Levy Assessment without Owner Approval—February 2012
• Lee’s Crossing Homeowners Association v. Bates, No. CL68382, Va. Cir. Ct., Jan. 18, 2012—Declarant Can Collect Assessment for HOA’s Legal Costs—April 2012
• Manchester Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Batt, 732 S.E.2d 690 (Sept. 2012)— Parking Spaces Must Be Assigned Equally to All Owners—December 2012

Washington

• Aspen Grove Owners Association v. Park Promenade Apartments, LLC, No. CV09-1110, U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. of Wash., Jan. 9, 2012—Settlement for Construction Defects Is Unreasonable—May 2012
• Bellevue Pacific Center Limited Partnership v. Bellevue Pacific Tower Condominium Owners Association, No. 67267-3-I, Wash. App. Ct., Oct. 29, 2012— Condo’s Claim to Parking Barred by Prior Settlement—December 2012
• Greenbank Beach and Boat Club, Inc. v. Bunney, No. 66308-9-I, Wash. App. Ct., May 29, 2012—Owner Must Modify Home Violating Height Limit—October 2012
• Lowery v. Allenmore Ridge Condominium Association, No. 41571-2-II, Wash. App. Ct., Oct. 2, 2012—Assessment to Fund Repairs is Proper and Valid—November 2012
• Roats v. Blakely Island Maintenance Commission, Inc., No. 66514-6-I, Wash. App. Ct., July 2, 2012—Association Can Lease and Operate Marina—October 2012
• Summerhill Village Homeowners Association v. Roughley, No. 66455-7-I, Wash. App. Ct., Feb. 21, 2012—HOA’s Assessment Lien Superior to Mortgage Lien—May 2012

Wisconsin

• Ewer v. Lake Arrowhead Association, Inc., No. 2011AP113, Wis. App. Ct., May 24, 2012—Challenge to Bylaws Not a Derivative Claim—October 2012